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The panic is setting in. I’m 1 week away and now I have a million thoughts running through my brain. Trying to make a grocery list so I have everything I’ll need post op. I know right after surgery they encourage Gatorade or Powerade or something similar, but I cannot stand the taste of anything like that. The salty flavor is awful. What is everyone’s drink of choice for clear liquids?

It doesn’t have to be vegan, but I prefer it to be.

I had my pre-op class today and we talked a lot about protein. Problem is, they push whey protein because it absorbs better, but I’m prone to kidney stones and a vegetarian so whey isn’t an option for me. The dietician is going to do some research for me, but does anyone know of a good vegan protein that actually tastes good?

Thank you for all of the info! I’m scheduled on October 19th as well. I’ll definitely find a recipe for bone broth and make that. I’ve been looking at the Tespo, but I worry about being able to actually drink it if it tastes too much like vitamins.

I’m a little over 3 weeks away from surgery and trying to prepare. What kind of vitamins did everyone like best? What did you eat in the liquid phase post op? What about purees? I’m a bit of an OCD planned and starting to panic a bit because I don’t have anything prepared.

I'm scheduled on October 19th and so excited, but nervous about after. Trying to get enough water when I can drink 30 mins before or after meals and can't drink with meals. We're also going to Disney World for Thanksgiving and I'm not sure if they'll let me bring protein shakes into the parks. That's pretty much all I'll be "eating" at that point.